What is actually down the Aldwych branch line?

[Mikey C]

The B-grade horror film Creep (2004) was one film that used the former Jubilee Line platforms at Charing Cross to some extent. The only reason I'm really mentioning it is due to that poster for it. 13 years later and it still gives me the shivers, regardless of the quality of the film it was promoting.

Watching the trailer, plenty of Charing Cross station shots plus a 1995 interior and unrefurbished 1972? stock, presumably the Aldwych one mentioned earlier in this thread

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnV_jGgGZH4

 

[Deerfold]

The amazing chase is definitely Waterloo, but I think it cuts to CX for the tube sequence at the end.

Ah, fair enough.

 

[SpacePhoenix]

Was Aldwych used for the London Underground scenes in "V For Vendetta"?

 

[Deerfold]

Was Aldwych used for the London Underground scenes in "V For Vendetta"?

This site thinks so:

http://www.movie-locations.com/movies/v/V-For-Vendetta.html#.WahnttN95E4

 

[High Dyke]

Did a behind the scenes tour with English Heritage around Aldwych station last year. A most interesting trip, even with the stairs down to the platforms and back up again.

 

[trash80]

The stairs are much more fun going down than up though

 

[i3lu]

I found yesterday this video on YouTube. Not sure if the publisher has an account on this forum but his video is brilliant!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkSN1lqXU6I

 

[SpacePhoenix]

Do many drivers sign the route into the station? I'd imagine that it would probably only be a handful at most

 

[D365]

Do many drivers sign the route into the station? I'd imagine that it would probably only be a handful at most

Why would any sign it at all?

 

[Mojo]

Do many drivers sign the route into the station? I'd imagine that it would probably only be a handful at most

The concept of "signing" a route doesn't exist on the Underground per se. The rule book requires that you have a "full working route knowledge of any section of the line over which your train is due to work," otherwise you must request a pilot. New Train Operators to a line will have a set list of the number of times a specific trip or move must be undertaken (sometimes certain ones can be done in theory rather than practically) but after that only certain moves would be assessed either as part of the P&D process being discussed with your manager or dependent on location on the annual CDP (annual test of rules).

No Picc line drivers would have the appropriate route knowledge any more; I would expect just Test Train Operators and maybe certain engineering (Transplant) drivers?

 

[Nym]

Do many drivers sign the route into the station? I'd imagine that it would probably only be a handful at most

It would only be test train operators, since it's 1972 Mk.1 Unrefurbished working on the Piccadilly Line...

 

[gimmea50anyday]

Aldwych is mainly used for "period" filming whereas Charing Cross Jubilee is used for modern day scenes

 

[rebmcr]

No Picc line drivers would have the appropriate route knowledge any more; I would expect just Test Train Operators and maybe certain engineering (Transplant) drivers?

In the event of all knowledge being lost (or a new route) would a test train driver take a train on the section at caution and/or at a very low speed, to become familiar and then act as an initial pilot to spread the knowledge?

 

[Lrd]

In the event of all knowledge being lost (or a new route) would a test train driver take a train on the section at caution and/or at a very low speed, to become familiar and then act as an initial pilot to spread the knowledge?

They would likely "hike it" (visit the area on foot) and then take a train down there